If you need assistance in the Library, please notify a Library staff member at any public service desk. You may also email our staff at atc@mail.lib.msu.edu with any questions or to request an appointment.

Main Library Facility

Parking

Accessible parking is located on the east side of the Main Library, and at the South (back) entrance.

Building Entrance

Universal entry to the Main Library is provided at the South (back) entrance, with power-assisted doors. Power-assisted doors are also available at the North entrance.

Elevators

Elevators in both the East and West wings provide access to all floors of the Main Library. All elevators have Braille and tactile numbering and lettering both outside and inside each elevator.

Rest Rooms

Wheelchair accessible rest rooms are located on the 1-West, across from the CyberCafe, and on 4-West near the Fine Arts Library (after exiting the main elevator on 4-W, turn right and then right again).

Drinking Fountains

Wheelchair accessible drinking fountains are located on 1-West across from the CyberCafe, and on 4-West by the back elevator.

Additional Services for Persons with Disabilities

Assistive Listening Device

A Phonic Ear Easy Listener device is available for events, classes, or meetings taking place at the MSU Libraries. Please contact atc@mail.lib.msu.edu to reserve the assistive listening device.

Book Retrieval

Lists of material to be retrieved are arranged via email to atc@mail.lib.msu.edu. These materials will be held at the Circulation Desk for pickup. Expected turnaround time is two business days.

Headphones

Headphones are available for borrowing from the service desk in the Klein Digital Multimedia Center, Main Library 4-West.

Lockers

In the Main Library, lockers (for storage of personal belongings and checked-out library material) may be reserved by undergraduates for one semester, and graduate students for one year. One day lockers and padlocks are also available. Please ask at the Circulation Desk (near the South entrance) or call (517) 355-2333.

Motorized Cart

The Main Library has an Amigo motorized cart to help patrons move throughout the building. Please ask at the Circulation Desk (near the South entrance) about checking out the motorized cart for the 2 hour borrowing period, or call (517) 355-2333 for more information.

Shopping Carts

Small shopping carts are available for one-day use. Please ask at the Checkout Desk (near the North entrance) to borrow a shopping cart, or call (517) 355-2333 for more information.

Copy Center

Assistance with self-service copying, scanning, or printing is available as staffing allows at the Main Library Copy Center (on 2-West) at the current price. Without extra charge, material can be left at the Copy Center for the staff to copy.

Map Library

The Map Library, located in the Main Library on 3-West, has a collection of several dozen tactile maps – primarily state maps and world continents. For assistance, ask at the Map Library Desk.